Macromolecules TEST

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in your body?

Back

Give immediate energy.

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What are the monomers of lipids?

Back

Glycerol and fatty acids.

Front

What are the organic compounds that have many structural purposes and are used in many processes within the cell?

Back

Proteins.

Front

What are examples of lipids?

Back

Waxes, oils, and fats.

Front

Which macromolecule contains the genetic code for protein synthesis?

Back

Nucleic acid.

Front

What is the main function of proteins in the body?

Back

Build and repair tissues.

Front

What are carbohydrates primarily made of?

Back

Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

Back

Store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

Front

What is the process by which proteins are made from amino acids?

Back

Translation.